separate spousal surnames

Japanese Law Made Me Change My Name Three Times

A Japanese woman's first-hand account of how Japan's law requiring joint spousal surnames impacted her life and sense of identity.

Why This Japanese Couple Divorces Every Three Years

Married Japanese couples are prevented by law from having separate last names. But one Tokyo couple has found a clever workaround.

One Marriage, Two Last Names: A Landmark Decision

A landmark decision has ruled that a couple who married in the US can keep their different last names.

69% in Japan Support Separate Spousal Surnames

A new poll shows a clear shift in public support for giving spouses in Japan the right to have different last names,…